Are all the casting rounds on
True Blood driving you crazy? In a span of just two weeks, we've learned that Theo Alexander landed the role of vampire Talbot, Marshall Allman was cast as Sam Merlotte's long-lost younger brother Tommy Mickens, Grant Bowler signed on as werewolf Coot, and Shannon Lucio got the role of Bill's first wife. And just a few days ago, Emmy-winning actress Alfre Woodard was enlisted to play Lafayette Reynold's mom, while James Frain joined the cast as bad vampire Franklin Mott.
But the biggest casting news so far involves Joe Manganiello, who is perhaps best known for playing bar keeper Owen on
One Tree Hill. According to
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello, Manganiello has landed the most important new role for season 3: Werewolf Alcide Herveaux!
When word came out that producers were looking for an actor to play Werewolf Alcide Herveaux,
True Blood fans wasted no time pondering on which celebrity would flawlessly portray one of the most important new characters next season. Names like Alex O'Loughlin, Jason Dohring, Hugh Jackman and even Gerard Butler came into the fold but now we learn that it's Joe Manganiello. Is he a perfect fit for the role? Or are you disappointed about the casting results?
If
True Blood series creator Alan Ball decides to follow the novels, Alcide will be summoned by Eric to help Sookie search for the missing Bill.
Meanwhile,
True Blood has yet to cast Werewolf Alcide's psycho girlfriend Debbie Pelt.
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